Read CMTA's round-up of manufacturing-related news from July 2025. The articles below don’t reflect the views of the manufacturing industry or CMTA. They are a collection of the latest industry news from this past month. Latest Industry News Union...
News & Insights
We’re changing the narrative of the manufacturing industry one story at a time. CMTA’s award-winning storytelling team showcases California’s 30,000 manufacturers by uplifting the voices of our makers. Find industry news and the stories from those “Making California” below.
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Manufacturing in the News: June 2025
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Press Release
Electric Motorcycle Company Ryvid Joins CMTA

Sacramento, Calif. – The California Manufacturers & Technology Association (CMTA) welcomed Ryvid, Inc. to the association today.
The electric motorcycle company combines the engineering expertise of innovators with the design acumen of aerospace and automotive industry gearheads. Ryvid was founded in Southern California in 2021, and its halo product, the Anthem, is on track to become the best-selling electric motorcycle in its class. Earlier this year, the company received the “Best Commuter Electric Motorcycle Company” in Micro Mobility’s Rider’s Choice Award.
“California is at the heart of manufacturing the most innovative products, and Ryvid’s electric motorcycles are a testament to that creative advancement,” said Lance Hastings, CEO & President of CMTA. “We look forward to working alongside Ryvid to guarantee they continue to have a strong business climate to invest in their manufacturing capabilities in California.”
Ryvid’s mission is to create accessible electric mobility through locally built, adaptive, and sustainable vehicles for urban transportation and beyond, catering to a new generation of riders: “Gen-EV.”
“As a member of CMTA, we look forward to collaborating with the association’s network of over 400 businesses from across California’s diverse manufacturing and technology sectors,” said Dong Tran, Founder/CEO of Ryvid, Inc. “This partnership will enable Ryvid to tap into CMTA’s valuable resources, expertise, and advocacy efforts. We believe that aligning with CMTA will greatly enhance Ryvid’s ability to navigate the evolving landscape of the electric vehicle (EV) and battery supply chain industries, and we aim to play a contributing role in the continued growth and success of California’s vibrant manufacturing ecosystem.”
The company’s flagship product is the Ryvid Anthem, an electric commuter motorcycle optimized for urban to suburban commutes. The Anthem boasts a modular design, enabling rapid product iteration and lean manufacturing, which allows the company to adapt quickly to market demands and new technologies. It offers features such as a tool-less quick-swappable battery, adjustable seat height, regenerative braking, and over-the-air maintenance updates.
Ryvid is dedicated to revolutionizing light electric mobility by offering practical, efficient, and stylish vehicles that cater to the evolving needs of modern urban transportation, all while maintaining a solid commitment to sustainability and innovation.
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About CMTA
The California Manufacturers & Technology Association has advocated for pro-growth laws and regulations before the California legislature and administrative agencies since 1918. The total output from manufacturing in California is $300 billion per year, roughly 10 percent of the total economic output of the state. Manufacturers employ 1.3 million Californians paying wages more than $25,000 higher than other non-farm employers in the state. For more information, visit CMTA’s website.
About Ryvid, Inc.
Ryvid is a cutting-edge manufacturing corporation in the high-growth sector of Light Electric Vehicles (LEV). Ryvid products are designed and assembled in California. For further information, please visit ryvid.com.